Its purpose is to "safeguard the rights of all members of the Armed Forces", allowing individuals to bring their cases forward should they need to.
Anyone who feels that he or she has been wrongly, unjustly or unreasonably treated can bring his or her case before the Ombudsman and request him to investigate the matter to determine whether an injustice has been done, and if it has, to see to it that corrective action is taken.
The Ombudsman submits inspection reports with proper recommendations to the MOD, Chief of Defence and military authorities involved.
The Ombudsman may address or take actions on his own initiative in any matter which comes to his attention.
He is empowered to deal with cases involving all authorities, has access to all documents and information and may hear witnesses and experts.